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Thursday, May 3, 2012

~ Lose 10 lbs. in 7 days....

Mr. Sweet and I want to jump-start the weight loss so after

looking around on THE NET,

I found this soup diet that one of our friends tried a few years back....

with GREAT SUCCESS, I might add.

Cabbage Soup Recipe

6 large green onions (also called “spring” onions)

2 green peppers

1 or 2 cans of tomatoes (diced or whole)

3 carrots

1 container (10 oz. or so) mushrooms

1 bunch of celery

half a head of cabbage

1 package spice only soup mix (In the US, Liptons is a good choice)

1 or 2 cubes of bouillon (optional)

1 48oz can Low Sodium V8 juice (optional)

Season to taste with pepper, parsley, curry, garlic powder, etc. (Little to NO SALT!)

Directions:
Slice green onions, put in a pot on medium heat and start to sauté with cooking spray. Do this until the onions are whiter/clearer in color (about 4-6 minutes).
Cut green pepper stem end off, then cut pepper in half to take out the seeds and membrane. Cut the green pepper into bite size pieces and add to pot.
Take the outer leafs layers off the cabbage, cut into bite size pieces, add to pot.
Clean carrots, mushrooms, and celery, cut into bite size pieces and toss them in. Add tomatoes now, too.
If you would like a spicy soup, add a small amount of curry or cayenne pepper now.
For seasonings, you can use a spice soup packet of your choice (no noodles!) or use beef or chicken bouillon cubes. These cubes are optional, and you can add spices you like instead (make sure not to add much salt, if any at all).
Use about 12 cups of water (or 8 cups and the 48 oz of Low Sodium V8 juice), cover and put heat on low. Let soup simmer for a long time – about 2 hours or until vegetables are tender.

I LOVE the FIRE ROASTED diced tomatoes so I went with 2 cans.

Although not suitable for long-term weight loss, the Cabbage Soup Diet is a low-fat, high-fiber diet that will help you get into shape fast before you embark on a more moderate long-term eating plan.

The whole thing is basically FRESH VEGGIES

and how can you go wrong with those ?

Pros and Cons of the Cabbage Soup Diet

Pros: You’ll lose weight fast, and for the week, you can eat as much of the soup as you want. Although the diet is only for seven days (and shouldn’t be followed for longer), it provides a great “kick-start” for a more moderate diet.Cons: Some people find the soup bland. Others report feeling light-headed, weak, and have suffered from decreased concentration (although I hear that many people think the diet is worth the effort anyway, since they lose so much weight!).

NOW...

here I can add another CON....

A bowl of this soup for BREAKFAST is going to take some getting used to.

BUT....you eat this soup 3 times a day and even for snacks.

I KNOW..! !
we are gonna get soooo sick of it but remember....

it's only for SEVEN (7) DAYS.

Mr. Sweet and I love fresh veggies, just like you do.

This should not be TOO hard to eat for 7 days.

7 KEYS to Success

Follow the diet to the letter!

Drink at least 4 glasses of water per day (or more!).

Remember – it is only seven days long!

Complement the diet with a quality daily multi-vitamin.

Print information from this site and refer to it daily (especially the 7 Day Plan!).

Eat plenty of soup – the more you eat, the more you should lose! Do not try to starve yourself or you’ll probably cheat (this is what we don’t want).

Add different spices to liven up the soup and add variety and make it taste better.

That's Lipton Soup Mix sprinkled on the top.....

this is gonna give some good flavors to this BIG ole pot of soup.

I also add Flavor Boost ......

a tiny bit of salt, a LOT of black pepper, a little Garlic Powder...You can add any seasonings that you like.

All I can think of when I look at this pot of Veggie Soup is.......

Cornbread just GOES with Soup like
Jelly and Peanut Butter
Bacon and Eggs
Sonny and Cher.......

Put the lid on and let it simmer in your crock pot all day long.

Mr. Sweet just came thru and said,

"That soup is smelling sooo good already; when is

it gonna be done ?

and I said,

"For supper tonight...and I hope you really enjoy it cause

we are so gonna be SICK of it after eating it for

EVERY SINGLE MEAL

for a solid WEEK."

One thing about it....

I won't have to WONDER
what to make for our meals for a whole week.

WOO HOO

Lots of love from
THE JOLLY GREEN BLOGGER,
drowning in VEGGIES
forever and ever.......Amen.
xoxo bj

38 comments:

"YUMMY"! Soup sounds SO GOOD right now. We're have a period of rainy dreary weather here in New England! Baby It's cold outside! I actually used my DOWN PARKA to go get the mail,hehe...OKAY, I'm not going to complain because the gardens are HAPPY and the HOT HOT summer will be here soon...Hope the diet isn't keeping that beautiful smile off your face! Big SUPPORT Hugs to Both of you!!!Donna

Hi BJness. I've done this diet before and ate the soup. I did really like the soup but did get tired of eating it for a week! Lost some weight too.You may want to buy some Beano - just saying! :)Be a sweetie,Shelia :)

I always enjoyed this soup when I made it, but I don't think I lasted the full 7 days! I love corn bread or biscuits with soup, but that isn't helpful with the diet. xo (P.S. I think you look beautiful.)

I thought this sounded good till you said 7 days - oh dear, I don't think I could stick at it :( But it might make a nice change occassionally for a winter tea, maybe, with hot toast or rolls. Our winter is rapidly approaching.

Good morning bj, I am amazed at my timing to visit you at last. I am so sorry I haven't been to see you lately. I haven't even looked at my computer for two days. My cousin has been here for three weeks and my life just stopped. They left on Monday. Just a little perspective...She does not do computers. Yikes. Anyway, I'm back.

Dieting is a big subject here right now. Your post really got my attention. You bet I will make this soup and love it. I LOVE veggies more that anything. This is right up my alley. Good luck with your diet. We will have to report our success. Big smile here.

Love you much,Jeanne

PS: My cousin and I made muffins a LOT and the papers were a big hit with her. That's why I need to diet. :)

Hi bj! Oh, dear...It's so yummy looking and yes, you are sure to lose some unwanted pounds. My sweet hubby and I went on the Cabbage Soup Diet, years ago. Unfortunately, to this day...I can't get my husband to eat a another spoonful of it! I wish you well, my sweet friend!Blessings,Carolynn

I used this to kick start myself 3 years ago. I left off the carrots and v8/tomato juice and added low sodium beef broth instead. I had a minute muffin/flax for breakfast and the soup for all other meals and no fat greek yogurt for a daily treat. Of course I broke the rules and stayed on it 14 days lol.. I did loose 17 lbs and being totally honest I felt the best I had in many years. Body was active with no adverse effects- mind was clear- slept well and my skin was clear and had a pretty pink tone. Just wanted to share my experience with you. best of luck~! Hoping ya'll love it even 1/2 as much as I did.

This sounds like a great plan for me! I get so tired of planning meals every day! Mr. Sall might be on his own next week! All those "fresh" veggies, a great recipe and weight loss...I'd love it if you shared with us for Farm Fresh Friday today!! Have a great day and hope you're enjoying the soup!!

Marti - that looks really delicious. I love veggies. We grow a lot of our own so a big saving on the grocery bill as well. Don't think I could eat it for breakfast or everyday for seven days but a great recipe to incorporate with the rest of the diet.

I remember this soup from the Dolly Parton Diet. 1st day was like vegetables only, 2nd day fruit and I forget the rest but this soup was in there somewhere. I really liked the soup. Maybe I'll have to try it again to just start the weight lost. I'm not so sure about the breakfast part though.

It's me again, bj...How's it going? I am chuckling as I remember the name my husband dubbed the veggie soup..."Colon Blow Chowder". I hope you and your sweet husband are happily inching down on the scales as the days pass!Blessings,Carolynn. x x x

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